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Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) trainings, provided by Purdue Extension Office, will take place throughout Indiana to help producers either renew or earn a certification, good for three years.

The trainings are free. Only one person from each operation is required to be certified to ensure the entire operation follows BQA standards. However, everyone who handles and manages cattle are encouraged to become BQA certified.

Those unable to attend a session can also earn the certification online at www.BQA.org.

Producers only need to attend one meeting to become certified.

BQA Trainings will be held in Washington County on  Tuesday, November 19, from 6:30-9 p.m. at the Washington County Government Building (806 Martinsburg Rd.) in Salem. RSVP’s are appreciated, but not required to Purdue Extension-Washington County at 812-883-4601 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

BQA is a nationally coordinated, state-implemented program that provides information to beef producers and consumers on how common-sense husbandry techniques can be paired with scientific knowledge to raise cattle. Its programs include best practices around ensuring end-product safety and wholesomeness, protecting herd health and animal well-being, and good recordkeeping.

It is the policy of the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service that all persons have equal opportunity and access to its educational programs, services, activities, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran. Purdue University is an Affirmative Action institution.

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Cochren and Co., with special guest Mackenzie Phillips, will be performing at Southern Hills Church on Saturday, Nov. 16. Doors will open at 6 p.m., and the concert will start at 7 p.m. Admission is free.

The concert is presented by Wayne Truelove Ministries.

Southern Hills Church is located at 1645 S. State Rd. 135, Salem.

For more information, call Adam at 812-620-5921.

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Prior to Veterans Day activities, members of Boy Scout Troop #4029 cleaned the Veterans Memorial on the south lawn of the Washington County Courthouse.

The boy scouts have been tasked to clean the Veterans Memorial twice a year, just before Veterans Day and Memorial Day.

Galen Nelson, with the Washington County Veterans, presented a check to Scout Leader Alan Tarr following the scouts' efforts.

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By Jerry Curry, Staff Writer

If making your own Thanksgiving meal or getting an invite is not on the horizon this year, you may want to plan ahead. In a survey of 23 local restaurants and pizza eateries, three indicated they will be open for business.

McDonalds (601 S. Main St.) indicated a shortened schedule. Opening at 5 a.m. and closing at 11 a.m., they will then reopen at 4 p.m.

A spokesperson at Dairy Queen (604 S. Main St.) said, “we are always open.”

The only buffet in the area found to be open on Thanksgiving will be at Mamma Rosa’s. They will be open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Jay C Food Stores may have their carry-out Thanksgiving meals this year.

Other suggestions would be to go to Joe Hubers Family Farm and Restaurant, 2421 Engle Road, Starlight, or drive to Clarksville and visit Bob Evans and Golden Corral.  Note:  Huber's Orchard and Winery,19816 Huber Rd., Borden, is always closed for Thanksgiving.

In addition to restaurants, free meals for the needy will be served November 9 at the First Baptist Church, located at 200 E. Walnut St., from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Lastly, the Warming Station, located at 110 N. High St., will be hosting a Thanksgiving meal on November 25 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.